Audiology The Fundamentals

by Bess, Fred H.; Humes, Larry E.

• ISBN13: 9780781740241
• ISBN10: 078174024X
• Edition: 3rd
• Format: Hardcover
• Copyright: 2003-03-19
• Publisher: LWW

Summary

Designed for students in audiology, speech-language pathology and special education, this introductory level text begins with an emphasis on the fundamentals and then guides students to more complex topics. The logical sequential organization parallels curricula of most audiology courses to facilitate the learning process. Designed to accent contemporary perspectives, the Third Edition is fully updated with revised content, new references and suggested readings, up-to-date images, added vignettes in many chapters, and a companion Website (http://connection.LWW.com/go/bess).

Table of Contents

Preface	vii
PART I Introduction
Audiology as a Profession	1	(18)
Objectives	1	(1)
Prevalence and Impact of Hearing Impairment	2	(2)
Audiology Defined	4	(2)
Historical Development of Audiology	6	(1)
Professional Opportunities	7	(6)
Educational Preparation for Audiology	13	(1)
Professional Affiliations	14	(2)
Summary	16	(3)
References and Suggested Readings	17	(2)
The Nature of Sound	19	(32)
Objectives	19	(1)
Sound Waves and Their Characteristics	20	(15)
Waveforms and Their Associated Spectra	35	(3)
Sound Measurement	38	(6)
Summary	44	(1)
Advanced Material	44	(7)
References and Suggested Readings	49	(2)
Structure and Function of the Auditory System	51	(46)
Objectives	51	(1)
Peripheral Auditory System	52	(21)
Auditory Central Nervous System	73	(4)
Perception of Sound	77	(11)
Summary	88	(1)
Advanced Material	88	(9)
References and Suggested Readings	96	(1)
PART II Assessment of Auditory Function
Audiologic Measurement	97	(48)
Objectives	97	(1)
Case History	98	(1)
Pure-Tone Audiometry	98	(20)
Speech Audiometry	118	(9)
Acoustic Immittance Measurement	127	(6)
Basic Audiologic Test Battery	133	(1)
Additional Special Tests	133	(8)
Summary	141	(1)
Advanced Material	141	(4)
References and Suggested Readings	143	(2)
Pathologies of the Auditory System	145	(40)
Objectives	145	(1)
Classification of Auditory Disorders	146	(5)
Disorders of the Outer Ear and Middle Ear	151	(16)
Cochlear and Retrocochlear Pathology	167	(16)
Nonorganic Hearing Loss	183	(1)
Summary	184	(1)
References and Suggested Readings	184	(1)
Screening Auditory Function	185	(32)
Objectives	185	(1)
Understanding the Principles of Screening	186	(3)
Status of Identification Programs in the United States	189	(6)
Identification of Hearing Loss	195	(14)
Identification of Middle Ear Disease in Children	209	(4)
Follow-Up	213	(1)
Summary	214	(3)
References and Suggested Readings	215	(2)
PART III Management Strategies
Amplification and Rehabilitation for the Hearing Impaired	217	(46)
Objectives	217	(1)
Aural Rehabilitation/Habilitation Process	218	(1)
Amplification for the Hearing Impaired	219	(28)
Rehabilitation of the Child With Hearing Impairment	247	(6)
Rehabilitation of the Hearing-Impaired Adult	253	(8)
Summary	261	(2)
References and Suggested Readings	261	(2)
Education for the Hearing Impaired	263	(40)
Objectives	263	(1)
Legislative Provisions for Handicapped Children	264	(2)
The Culture of Deafness	266	(1)
Communication Modes Used in Educational Instruction	267	(4)
Educational Settings	271	(4)
Educational Achievement of Children With Hearing Impairment	275	(15)
Factors Affecting the Educational Status of Children With Hearing Impairment	290	(4)
Audiology in the Schools	294	(7)
Summary	301	(2)
References and Suggested Readings	301	(2)
Glossary	303	(4)
Index	307